Majestic Standing Rib Roast

Serves: 4 – 6

 

1 standing rib roast of beef

3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Horseradish Cream (see below)

 

Preheat over to 450° F. Pat roast dry. Make small slits over top with tip of small paring knife. Insert garlic slivers in slits. Run roast all over with salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and roast for 25 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F and roast until an instant-reading thermometer registers 135° to 140° F for medium-rare, 1 ½ hours. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with Horseradish Cream or just plain horseradish on the side.

 

Horseradish Cream

Makes: 2 cups

 

¾ cup heavy (whipping) cream

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup white horseradish, drained

2 tbs. Dijon mustard

1/8 tsp. sugar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

 

Whip cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. In another bowl combine mayonnaise, horseradish and mustard; stir well. Add sugar, salt and pepper and stir again. Using a rubber spatula, fold in whipped cream. Transfer to a serving bowl. This sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.